K-POP solo artists are returning this fall, including G-DRAGON, Minho, Yesung, and more, with new albums and exciting collaborations.

"Believing and Listening" solo singers are successively making comebacks. As autumn arrives, members belonging to representative K-POP groups have declared solo comebacks one after another. The solo songs released in order are expected to richly color listeners' playlists this autumn. Photo = GALAXY CORPORATION BIGBANG's G-DRAGON announced a new digital single "POWER" on the 31st of last month. His comeback is the first in 7 years and 4 months since the release of his mini-album "Kwon Ji Yong" in 2017, and fans have been responding passionately as they awaited this day. The new song "POWER" features a highly addictive beat combined with G-DRAGON's intense rap, and its witty lyrics are also a charm. Upon its release on the 31st, it topped major music streaming sites in Korea, indicating his unchanged popularity. He is set to perform at the "2024 MAMA AWARDS" on November 23 at Kyocera Dome Osaka, raising interest in what kind of stage he will present in Japan. Photo = SM Entertainment Recently, Minho, who has solidified his status as an actor in JTBC's weekend dramas "A House Full of Love" and "Waiting for Godot", will release his 1st full album "CALL BACK" on November 4. Since debuting in 2008 as a member of SHINee, he has released numerous hits as a group and made his solo debut with the album "CHASE" in December 2022. His second solo album "CALL BACK" features 10 songs across various genres. The title track "CALL BACK" is a pop song with a heavy bass sound and a lyrical yet intense piano line. He sings about conveying feelings directly to the other person with sweet vocals. Special collaborations have also garnered attention. He teamed up with NINGNING of aespa for the track "Because Of You (Feat. NINGNING)" and showcased synergy with Sohee of RIIZE in "FIREWORKS (Feat. Sohee)". SUPER JUNIOR's Yesung made his comeback on the 5th with his 6th mini-album "It's Complicated". The title track captures the unfamiliar feelings and complex emotions that arise when new feelings are born, harmonizing with his powerful vocals. In the music video, he co-stars with Woo Dabi, who is currently appearing in the tvN drama "Jungnyun: Star is Born", showcasing his acting skills. Along with his comeback, he announced a solo concert in Seoul next year, delighting fans. Photo = SM Entertainment DAY6's leader and vocalist/guitarist Sungjin also released his solo debut album "30" on the 5th. "30" is a collection of 10 stories summarizing his experiences up to the age of 30. The album includes the title track "Check Pattern" and songs like "Like a Child in a Fairy Tale", "I Don't Want to Do Anything", "You Who Are Nowhere", "The Tree Will Endure Winter", "Wednesday Night", "EASY", "You Wake Me Up", "I Don't Wanna Lose", and "Memories", each filled with diverse sounds and messages. He is a singer-songwriter who participated in the production of DAY6's representative songs, which continue to be loved since his debut song "Congratulations". In this album, he wrote and composed all the songs, showcasing his soft yet powerful vocals. Photo = SM Entertainment NCT's Doyoung released a new single "Dazzlingly Bright" on the 6th. Through this new song, he expresses the diverse emotions felt by young people in their late 20s. He established himself as a next-generation vocalist representing K-POP with solid singing ability, sweet voice, and delicate expressiveness through his 1st solo album "YOUTH (Youth's Ephemeral)" released in April. His relatable music that heals the hearts of young people has garnered attention, and listeners are looking forward to the voice and story he will share through the new single. Other members have also recently released solo songs, with Jaehyun releasing a new single "Unconditional" just before enlistment last month, and Yuta achieving success with his Japanese solo debut album "Depth" and tour in Japan. Photo = BIGHIT MUSIC Jin will release his 1st solo album "Happy" on November 15. After debuting as a member of BTS in 2013, this will be his first official solo album. Through this album, he will candidly share his thoughts on happiness and deliver warmth to ARMY (the name of his fans). According to the tracklist released ahead of the album, his 1st solo album "Happy" includes the title track "Running Wild", along with "I'll Be There", "Another Level", "Until It Reaches You", "Heart on the Window (with Wendy of Red Velvet)", and "Longing". The pre-released track "I'll Be There" on October 25 topped the iTunes Top Songs chart in 70 countries and regions. The title track "Running Wild" is a pop-rock song based on British rock, produced by Gary Barlow of the legendary British pop band Take That. Jin sings a positive and warm message about running towards hope until he is out of breath. Photo = SM Entertainment Girls' Generation's Taeyeon will release her 6th mini-album "Letter To Myself" on November 18. This will be her first new album in about a year since the release of her 5th mini-album "To. X" last November. Previously, Taeyeon participated in the song "I'm Not The Only One" to celebrate the 10th anniversary of British singer Sam Smith's debut, gaining attention. She also showcased a refreshing charm suitable for summer with the single "Heaven". She has proven her unchanged popularity by maintaining high rankings in major music charts with her previous work "To. X". In the upcoming new album "Letter To Myself", she plans to present a sweet letter suitable for autumn. Fans are looking forward to the new songs from Taeyeon, a versatile vocalist unbound by genre. Photo = THE BLACK LABEL Rosé will release her 1st full album "rosie" on December 6. This album will include 12 tracks, including the title song. She participated in writing and composing all the songs in this album, promising to share her own story more candidly. Before her comeback with the full album, Rosé signed a contract with THE BLACK LABEL, led by producer TEDDY, in June this year. She also signed a contract with Atlantic Records in the U.S., laying the groundwork for global activities. Anticipation for "rosie" has been high since early on. After releasing the pre-release single "APT. (ROSÉ & Bruno Mars)" on October 18, it recorded hits not only in Korea but worldwide. It achieved career highs on the U.S. Billboard "HOT100" and the UK Official Singles Chart, drawing attention to her future activities. Before Rosé, member Jennie also released her solo song "Mantra", gaining popularity. Additionally, solo comebacks from idols under SM Entertainment continue. Red Velvet's Irene will make her long-awaited solo debut with her 1st mini-album "Like A Flower" on November 26. It is reported that the album will include a total of 8 tracks, including the title track, and fans' expectations are already rising. The following day, SUPER JUNIOR's Kyuhyun will release his first full album "COLORS". He also announced the holding of his solo debut 10th-anniversary Asia tour "KYUHYUN 10th Anniversary Asia Tour 'COLORS'", planning to meet fans in 9 Asian cities including Seoul, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Taipei, Yokohama, Bangkok, Macau, and Manila.